This function is used to show the motion of all defined tools with either velocity or a displacement load curve. The user will not be able to view the motion of tools with a force load curve. The animation dialog window is shown in Figure 11.11.1.
Figure 11.11.1 Define Animation dialog box
SLIDER
Allow the user to set number of frames for the animation.
PLAY
Click on PLAY button to animate all frames.
INDIVIDUAL FRAMES
Allow the user to animate tool motion using individual frames. Once this option is selected, the user can click on Forward and Backward buttons to view the animation. The SKIP TO button illustrated in Figure 11.11.2 is enabled.
SKIP TO
Allow the user to directly animate the tool motion of a frame. Type in a frame number in the input box and click on SKIP TO button to animate the tool motion of this frame.
Figure 11.11.2 Individual Frames